Flags to be lowered July 2 in honor of slain Spokane soldier

Gov. Chris Gregoire, in memory of the death of U.S. Army Private First Class Jarrod A. Lallier, 20, of Spokane, has directed that Washington state and United States flags at all Washington state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, July 2. Lallier died June 18 in Afghanistan of injuries he sustained when his patrol received small arms fire.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Monday, July 2, or first thing Tuesday morning, July 3.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A memorial service for Pfc. Lallier is scheduled for 1 p.m. July 2 at the Life Center in Spokane.